salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,360 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Missouri. It is number 18 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Macon?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Macon
| Size | Macon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $646 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $529 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $918 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $769 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Macon overall?
Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Macon, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Macon
Life in Macon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Macon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $144 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $151,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Macon, MO?
Renting in Macon costs a median of about $909 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Macon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,360 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Macon cheap or expensive?
Macon is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $66,481. It ranks 18th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Macon?
The median homeowner in Macon pays $1,024 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Macon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Missouri are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Macon?
The median home value in Macon is $151,800, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,466 people live in Macon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.